ISO 9680:2026

Dentistry — Operating lights ISO 9680:2026

Publication date:   May 27, 2026

Scope

This document specifies requirements and test methods for operating lights used in dental treatment and intended for illuminating the oral cavity of patients. It also contains specifications on the instructions for use, marking and packaging.
This document applies to operating lights, irrespective of the technology of the light source.
This document excludes auxiliary light sources and those intended for patient contact, e.g. from dental handpieces and dental headlamps, fibreoptic intraoral operating lights and operating lights which are specifically designed for use in oral surgery.